Chapter 501: The Multivolt Beta Incident
Chapter 501: The Multivolt Beta Incident
Kanaz City, Coffee Shop.
"Haha."
This was the first time Jinghe had seen such a complex expression on Gramps' face—a mix of confusion, hesitation, nervousness, and shyness. Jinghe couldn't help but feel like laughing at the sight.
Being a surrogate father without pain, who could understand, my dear friends?
At this moment, Multivolt Beta was on the table, munching on Energy Orbs, looking as if it had never tasted such a delightful surprise.
Could it be that Multivolt doesn't need to eat? Jinghe's heart stirred slightly.
Could this be the chosen Pokemon for them?
However, from Multivolt Beta's mouth, Jinghe learned that it wasn't that it didn't eat; it had specialized nutrient solution in the laboratory, and its treatment was quite similar to Mewtwo's.
Hearing this, Jinghe suddenly understood.
The Rocket Team's nutrient solution wasn't ordinary; after all, it could provide sufficient growth nutrients for a legendary Pokemon like Mewtwo.
Gramps stood by with a tray, holding Energy Orbs, looking like a nervous server.
Those Energy Orbs were all from Gramps' own stock.
He was purely happy to be a surrogate father.
It wasn't just Jinghe who was enjoying the show; the little ones had similar expressions, each holding a handful of sunflower seeds, munching and watching.
However, Jinghe's phone rang again at this moment.
This time, it wasn't a message but a call.
And the caller was undoubtedly the leader of the Rocket Team, the Gym Leader of the Kanto League's Joen Gym, Satoshi!
"Gym Leader Satoshi," Jinghe answered without hesitation, as he had anticipated this call.
"Advisor Jinghe."
Satoshi's calm and magnetic voice came through the phone.
"It's here with me," Jinghe said with a smile.
He knew why Satoshi had called; it was undoubtedly about Multivolt Beta.
This was probably the first Multivolt Beta in the Pokemon world, and in terms of practical use, it was undoubtedly worth an entire professional information technology company.
"I understand."
Satoshi had called with a certain level of confidence.
Both of them understood each other's intentions.
"There's something else," Satoshi said with a smile.
"Hmm?"
Satoshi didn't beat around the bush, "The method you used to evolve Multivolt into Multivolt 2 and Multivolt Beta."
Multivolt 2 might be fine, but the improvement brought by Multivolt Beta was too significant, allowing the Rocket Team's researchers to witness true artificial intelligence.
Now that the Rocket Team had dozens of Multivolts, if possible, Satoshi naturally wanted to evolve all of them into Multivolt Betas.
Then, in the future, the Rocket Team's network information capabilities might surpass even the League's.
"I have some ideas about evolving into Multivolt 2, but evolving into Multivolt Beta was a bit coincidental," Jinghe replied truthfully.
Using Deoxys' cosmic virus wasn't something that could be easily replicated.
Even if they obtained it again, it might not be possible to replicate the process.
After all, Mewtwo's psychic powers also played a role.
"I see."
Satoshi's tone remained unchanged, and he nodded slightly.
"If possible, I can try to help you evolve Multivolt into Multivolt 2."
After a pause, he added with a smile, "I'll charge per evolution."
"No problem!"
Jinghe had thought that Satoshi would buy the evolution method outright, but he chose to charge per evolution, which meant he was giving Jinghe the opportunity to catch more fish.
Regarding evolving Multivolt 2 into Multivolt Beta, Jinghe already had some new ideas, and Deoxys might not be necessary.
"There's one more thing."
Satoshi said, "When Multivolt Beta left, it left a network vulnerability, and many Multivolts escaped through the path it created."
Hmm? Jinghe was taken aback.
Multivolts had escaped into the network? It wouldn't be easy for the Rocket Team to catch them back.
In fact, Jinghe still didn't know if the League had Multivolts or how they were defending against the Rocket Team.
But regardless.
After today, the League would likely obtain a Multivolt.
With one in their possession, it wouldn't be difficult to breed more Multivolts using the League's current breeding methods.
So, it seemed that the paper on Multivolts had real potential?
But would this offend Satoshi?
Jinghe couldn't help but have such thoughts.
No.
He was still pretending not to know Satoshi's identity, and the Rocket Team's reformation didn't require them to be overly cautious. After all, in the end, both sides would have impenetrable information networks.
Otherwise, Satoshi's tone wouldn't have been so calm.
"I also have something to say," Jinghe suddenly spoke up.
"Go on."
"Does Gym Leader Satoshi know about the Dark Ball?"
In the Rocket Team's base, Satoshi, who was on the phone, raised his eyebrows slightly.
Bisharp?
Didn't that matter already pass, and both parties tacitly agreed not to discuss it further? Seeing that Satoshi wasn't speaking, Jinghe continued:
"Recently..."
He paused for a moment.
"During the operation to capture Hunter J, she had a Dark Ball."
With the League's blockade, Satoshi might not know about the encounter with the Sea God Temple and Loreleia on the sea, but he should be aware of Hunter J's capture.
Jinghe initially thought he didn't need to mention it, but since Satoshi had called, he decided to bring it up.
Satoshi paused for a moment, deep in thought, before finally speaking.
"Bishas?"
"As far as I know, no," Jinghe replied.
"Hmm?"
Satoshi, leaning back in his chair, slowly straightened up, and his eyes suddenly turned stern and cold.
"I understand."
Satoshi didn't doubt Jinghe's words. If he wanted to investigate further, he had his ways, and he could contact Hunter J, who was currently in prison.
However, he didn't delve deeper into the matter. Everyone was smart enough to understand the situation without needing further explanation.
In truth, Satoshi did have someone in mind that he suspected.
"I'll have Jiniao transfer the information fee to your account."
After a brief pause, he added, "Do well in the Youth Grandmaster Tournament."
And with that, the call ended.
"Even Boss Satoshi is paying attention to the Youth Grandmaster Tournament," Jinghe muttered to himself.
Soon after, he received a text message from the bank, confirming the transfer of a full three million League Coins!
Boss Satoshi was indeed generous!
Just then, Jiniao's call came through.
"Teacher Jinghe, what kind of information did you provide?" Jiniao asked, filled with curiosity.
What kind of information was there that even the Rocket Team didn't know about?
"Don't ask, kid."
"I'm not that young anymore. Oh."
League Information Department.
"Is someone attacking our firewall?"
The League's Information Department was home to numerous top-tier information experts.
Not only from the League, but also from various companies, such as Dewen, who had their own computer experts.
The Pokemon World placed great importance on data networks.
After all, many secrets were stored within these networks.
As a result, top computer experts were always on duty.
Just then, they discovered that someone was attacking the League's firewall.
This caught the attention of one staff member, who sat up straight with excitement.
It had been a while since anyone had dared to attack the League's network.
It was a rare opportunity to have such a reckless individual, and it would be a shame not to have some fun with them.
The computer expert witnessed a scene that left him in awe.
"This... a Pokemon?!"
As the figure appeared on the screen, the League staff member was stunned for a long moment before finally whispering his realization.
A Pokemon living within the network?
No wonder the attack seemed rather weak.
No, it was less of an attack and more like a knock on the door.
But when did the Pokemon World have Pokemon living within the network?
Even Pokemon living in space were no longer a rarity.
After all, network information and technology only emerged in the modern era.
"Report, yes, report!"
The staff member snapped out of his daze and quickly reported the situation.
Due to the League's emphasis on information networks, the high-ranking official in charge of this aspect was none other than Yuzuko, the King!
Upon learning the news, Yuzuko notified the League's top computer information experts to hold a meeting.
Among them was Zheng Hui, an old acquaintance of Jinghe's and the creator of the Pokemon Communication System.
Zheng Hui was not only a computer information expert but also a Pokemon Professor.
With Yuzuko's permission, the news quickly spread among the Pokemon researchers.
After satisfying its hunger, Multivolt Beta didn't linger at Jinghe's home but instead returned to the Rocket Team.
Although it was reluctant to leave Gramps, as a messenger for Mewtwo, it had to go back.
However, before leaving, it sent a request for help to Lotom to transmit Pokemon information and also helped Jinghe locate the Multivolt in the network.
Multivolt Beta actually had a friendly attitude towards Multivolt.
It seemed to realize that these were its kin, so it intentionally left a path for them to escape before departing.
To be honest, Multivolt didn't possess self-awareness yet. They simply followed predetermined programs, and even if Multivolt Beta had opened a breach in the firewall, they wouldn't leave without receiving instructions.
But with Multivolt Beta's guidance, things were different.
So, it was less about the Multivolt escaping on their own and more about Multivolt Beta allowing them to escape.
When Multivolt Beta informed Jinghe of their location, it was as if asking for his assistance.
Just as he had helped other Pokemon.
It wasn't that the Rocket Team mistreated the Multivolt; it was that Multivolt Beta, after analyzing its big data, concluded that they shouldn't put all their eggs in one basket, and the same applied to the Multivolt clan.
Only by dispersing and spreading out could they have a chance to develop into a true clan.
After understanding Multivolt Beta's intentions, Jinghe didn't mind lending a helping hand.
After all, with the Multivolt multiplying and increasing in numbers, his research on their evolution would become even more valuable and meaningful.
Of course, there was another reason.
The Rocket Team already had a Multivolt Beta, and if not for Satoshi's decision to transform the team, the League might not have been able to defend against Multivolt Beta's network attack.
It was better for the Pokemon World to maintain stability.
So, for the sake of stability, it was best to have them on both sides.
"With these two heads, am I considered the ultimate swing voter?" Jinghe joked to himself.
That evening, he visited the researchers' website and found some discussion threads about the Multivolt.
"The League is so quick to act?"
(End of Chapter)
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